Dubai

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Dubai has announced new strategic partnerships as part of its quest to put all government documents on blockchains by 2020.

By Pete RizzoMar 14, 2017

Markets

An official leading the charge to migrate Dubai's government documents to the blockchain explains why he believes in its disruptive potential.

By Pete RizzoMar 12, 2017

Markets

Blockchain startups are jumping at the opportunity to work in a rare region of the world where the rewards are real for industry doers.

By Pete RizzoMar 9, 2017

Markets

Dubai's government made bold statements at an event today in remarks that sought to cast the city as the global leader in the nascent market.

By Pete RizzoMar 6, 2017

Markets

The Smart Dubai initiative is on the hunt for startups to take part in a new blockchain contest, offering prizes of up to $20,000 for the winner.

By Stan HigginsFeb 16, 2017

Markets

A startup building an ethereum-based platform for IoT applications has won $100,000 at a blockchain hackathon in Dubai.

By Stan HigginsFeb 14, 2017

Markets

Dubai’s government is testing blockchain tech for trade finance in partnership with IBM.

By Stan HigginsFeb 7, 2017

Markets

The International Monetary Fund and Dubai’s Ministry of Finance will co-host a FinTech seminar focusing on blockchain and cryptocurrencies next month.

By Stan HigginsJan 30, 2017

Markets

The UAE central bank is seeking to prohibit the use of digital currencies in the financial sector.

By Stan HigginsJan 17, 2017

Markets

One of the UAE's largest telcos has announced a new partner in its drive for blockchain-powered medical records.

By Pete RizzoJan 4, 2017